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Question | Answer |
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Agouti | fur in which each hair has alternate dark and light bands, producing a grizzled appearance |
Rosettes | coat formed cowlicks |
History of Guinea Pigs | Origin is South America (a delicacy!) Domesticated as early as 5000BC for food |
Description/Behavior of Guinea Pigs | Lifespan: 5-7 years Highly social, in the wild live in colonies of more than 100 individuals Crepuscular |
Diet of Guinea Pigs | Herbivores In the wild, eat grasses In captivity, pellets, vegetables, fruits (sparingly), and hay Vitamin C supplements |
Gestation period for Guinea Pigs | 65 days |
Average litter size for Guinea Pigs | 2-3 young |
Reproduction of Guinea Pigs | Gestation: 65 days Average litter size: 2-3 young Precocial |
Common Diseases for Guinea Pigs | Respiratory disease Scurvy |
History of Hamsters | Originate from Syria/Turkey |
Description/Behavior of Hamsters | Lifespan: 2-3 years Stout bodied, short tails Various colors Cheek pouches Nocturnal |
Diet of Hamsters | Omnivores Pellets, vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts |
Gestation period for Hamsters | 16 days |
Average litter size of Hamsters | 3-6 young |
Reproduction of Hamsters | Gestation: 16 days Average litter size: 3-6 young Altricial |
Common diseases of Hamsters | Wet tail |